conviction

/kənˈvɪkʃən/noun

A belief that a person holds strongly and confidently.

Example sentence

“It is my conviction that honesty builds trust.”

Same spelling as the courtroom word for being found guilty; context keeps them apart. 'The courage of your convictions' means acting on your beliefs.

Related words

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